[NavyCanDo]

“I wonder what is used to extinguish a titanium fire? I think it’s hard to put out.”

In the Navy we used PKP (a purple powder) for such types of fires. Airplane wheels and brakes was the most common occurrence, and you are right it was hard to fight and was so hot it melted through decks in no time.

[ZX12R]

In the Navy we used PKP (a purple powder) for such types of fires. Airplane wheels and brakes was the most common occurrence, and you are right it was hard to fight and was so hot it melted through decks in no time.

Wow! Very interesting, thanks all.

[Ramius]

Yah... burning titanium is nasty stuff. On my CG Cutter, the basic plan for a helicopter fire on deck was to throttle up to full speed and throw the helm over hard... hoping that the thing would fall off the flight deck. Never saw it tested. :-)